Latest News from the Bradford Thai Boxing Camp

Dave has accepted a fitness/endurance challenge based upon the last few days of the SAS selection process in the Breacon Beacons February 2012. The event organised by the president of the UKMF (Thai boxing's governing body in the UK) in aid of the NSPCC.

At time of this update Dave has secured pledges of £1500 towards the worthy cause.

Dave wishes to thank his personal sponsors

Ducati Leeds, UKCPS, REMA consulting,MSC, Media solutions,VIVA Moto,PRS,D2,KOYO UK, No Limits,Deighton Manufacturing and Spruce work wear 

Bradford Thai Boxing. Is back with a vengeance. Training 5 nights a week. Classes booming with new and old students really showing commitment. 

BRADFORD THAI BOXING has relocated to SpeeedBall, Duncome Rd, Bradford.

5 nights a week from 6.15pm

Every one welcome

Bradford Thai Boxing is looking to relocate to better more client friendly premises. Watch this space for more details.

Bradford thai Boxing is no longer located at Kyme Mills Bradford.

Announcement date 23 July 2011

With immediate effect Bradford thai Boxing has decided to withdraw from the fight circuit until further notice.

Next up for the Fighters.

John fights his second A class bout Darlington UKMF show July 24th

Joe makes his B class debut Darlington UKMF show July 24th

Results

Gatecrasher 72kg 8 man knock out 15 May

John very much the under dog with only 9 fights experience was selected for elimination bout number 3 against one of the contests favourites Sam Wilson. Sam has many years of experience and at least 60 fights to his record. John conceeded to a narrow points loss despite his domination in the clinch. sam certainly knew he was in a fight and only his greater experience had him take the technical lead. the contest was 3 x 3 minutes. All the judges agreed that over 5 rounds john would have been the victor. We set out to announce Johns arrival in A Class competition. Message received!

King of kings promotion.

John wins by KO. With an equal fight record both men weighed in exactly the same. Barry Montford K Star having a slight advantage in that the higher weight of 75kg better suited him. However; a right cross from hell sent Barry to the canvass for an 8 count within the first minute. Followed by a knee to the head for another 8 count just before the bell. Barry did not come out for the second round

Tobins promotion

John won convincingly over the greatly experienced liam stansfield. Records of Liams fight career are incomplete but can be traced back as far as 2005 for professional competition. Undaunted John went about the business of pressuring Liam and dominating the later rounds. John wants to thank all those who supported him and contributed to this victory. Joe was due to fight on the same bill but unfortunately failed the medical protocol. As the record showed his last fight ended as a stoppage (despite it being a technicality). Joe eargerly awaits his next opportunity to showcase his talents

Next up for the fighters

John and Joe fight on Mike Tobins. For The glory show April 10th. confirmed

John fights Sam Wilson A class. April 17th. Cancelled for now allowing john to focus upon his title defence and now his entry into the 4 nations eliminators May6/7th before the 8 man tournament

John defends one of english titles April 30th. confirmed..Win by KO

John joins the 8 man 72kg line up for the fight of the year tournament. confirmed

Recent history. Johnny T's promotion 27th March.

Joe is dealt a cruel blow of fate. Clearly winning his fight against Sam Moore of Accrington thai and being appaulded by the judges for his clean, precise and accurate technique. He was fouled by Sam in the clinch half way through the fight. His injury requiring immediate medical attention. Stadium rules state clearly that if a fighter cannot continue for whatever reason he loses the fight. A win by default or a no contest would have been fair/appropriate to western values. And indeed few organisations outside of Thailand recognise this ruling. But this is thai boxing! Roll on Joes next fight

March 13th 2011 Gatecrasher Promotions. Birmingham.

Joe wins! Joe put in a stirling performance to take the decision by stoppage from Leon Markham. Deisel Gym

Alex was making this event his come back fight from injury. His coach made the decision to pull Alex out of the fight after the first round. Despite dominating the round it was evident Alex was struggling to maintain his balance.  Further examination reveals the brain scarring that had suspended him had not fully healed. Alex will now retire from all competition

Gareth as a last minute stand in fought his debut bout on the Carlisle Dragons promotion against the favoured home fighter Sean Lightfoot. Decision Gareth a points win

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Next up for Bradford Thai Boxing.

April 30th Kings of Kings Promotion

Alex fights Chris Bray Semtex for a UKMF British Title.  now cancelled

John Greenwood defends one of his UKMF English titles.

Feb 26th. Gareth G'Man makes his ring debut

Alex returns to the ring at the Gatescrasher Event in Birmingham March 13th 2011 contesting for the ISKA Commonwealth title against Ivan damyov. Firewalkers Camp.

John Greenwood on the same event steps up to Full thai rules

Joe Thabit looks to start his year well with his third fight of his career

Watch this space!

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December 5th Ikon Bolton Show.

Manuel takes a stunning victory over the local boy from Salford Thai. contested at 58kgs Manuel dominating from the first round to take a convincing points decision. Manuel looks forward to the opportunity to move to B class in the next year.

John 'Cave Man' Greenwood now holds two UKMF English titles. -76kgs and -72.5kgs as well as the ISKA North West Area Title at -75kgs

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Until Alex returns to the ring. John flys the flag as Bradfords most prolific fighter.

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Alex has been cleared by the medical consultant as fit to compete in 2011 

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New gym Opening hours announced 14.30hrs thru 21.00hrs Mon to Friday. 09.00hrs to 13.00hrs Saturdays

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John Greenwood fights on Mike Tobins show 24th Oct 2010. We'll keep you posted on the fight as details become clearer.

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Missed opportunity. Lady Luck turns her back on Alex

Following a forced medical suspension from all competition until cleared by his Doctor. Alex is unable to honour his contract to fight for the vacant UKMF British -70kg title.

Tragically like so many of his piers Alex has relied upon pre fight saunas to strip those last few kilos to make weight. But never one to miss a meal he became complacent. the result was a gradual build up of concussive damage to the brain fighting in a dehydrated state.  Fortunately the condition was flagged up and identified early on in his fight with Sam Wilson forcing the referee to stop the fight. Unfortunately this meant Alex has to endure a loss on his record against a fighter who despite his greater fight experience Alex had expected to beat.

Alex must now take stock of his career and determine to come back stronger, harder, leaner and more determined if he wants to retain his ranked position.

watch this space for breaking news!!!!!

Semtex explosion 19th Sept 2010

Alex AK47 Abusin was set to fight Sam Wilson at 72.5kgs despite Alex giving away over 6kgs on his normal fight weigth and Sam having double the fight experience. Alex's mood was positive. However; it soon became clear there were issues after the first round. The referee stopped the contest over concerns for Alex's safety. Alex is now subject to a medical suspension until further notice. Alex is suffering from a swelling in his brain which if not treated satisfactorily may force his retirement. A sad day.

Congratulations to Sam however; but better this than permanent injury

John Greenwood wins UKMF English -76kg title

John convincing beat Luke wheelan for English title vacated by Mark Baxter

manuel Bloom wins again and is now starting to develop his winning ways

August 27th Warrington

John Greenwood wins ISKA area title by 4th round stoppage.

Manuel Bloom takes his maiden win with a convincing display of Muay thai

Whats new in the camp?

Alex Abusin now ranked UK's number 4 in UKMF rankings

Alex fights next against an international opponent on SEMTEX show Sept 19th

Alex fights for the vacant British UKMF title Oct 30th

Alex challenged UK's ranked number 3 but the contest was declined.

Alex also challenged James France to a rematch but that to was declined

Finally: John Greenwood contests for the vacant North West Area -76kg title August 27th 2010

JULY 10th Rising Stars Promotion

Big Pawell takes first B class win!

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July 4th celebrations in the UK!

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John Greenwood makes it 4 in 4

John Greenwood fought this weekend taking a convincing victory

Alex wins again!

Ater a week of show cancellations and disapoints that has seen

alex miss out on two fight opportunitys. An opponent

was found in the form of two times Dutch champion

Delon Carrillho

Alex 67.5kgs v Delon 67kgs. Alex wins

Delon Carillho FMA european Champion 2006

WKA silver medallist 2004

Bangla stadium Champion Thailand 2007

2 times National Dutch Champion

Delon Carrilho from the Keumgang Gym with 30 fights experience

24 wins 6 loss

* in this photo John gets a pre fight rub down whilst Alex in background

goes through his usual pre fight ritual (2 hours solid sleep)

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Beginners hit it big!

June 10th 2010

Bradford thai boxing fielded 4 fighters in support of Mike Tobins dinner show at the village hotel. leeds.

Joe Thabit won convincingly over his opponent. Manuel fought his heart out against a more experienced fighter from teeside thai boxing gym losing out marginally in the last round. John as ever was focussed and singular in his mission winning all five rounds of his bout. Kasim another nervous beginner gave away weight, height and experience but proved too great a force and he too took a unanimous win.

3 wins out of 4 fights....A great nights work

IMPORTANT NEWS

Alex AK47 Abusin v James France

8th June 2010

Following on from the controversial decision of the last contest. Recordings of the fight were reviewed by independant UK officials and the WMC in Thailand. All with the exception of one agreed unanimously that Alex should have been awarded the decision over James France. All accepted it was a close fought contest and worthy of a rematch in the not too distant future.

Darlington Show report

23rd April 2010

Alex fought James France over 5 punishing hard fought rounds under full muay thai rules. dropping james in the 2nd round Alex looked to have the fight in the bag but James hung in and was saved by the end of round bell. James came back strong sensing the fight was slipping away from him and threw everything he had at a determined Alex who walked forward and through a punishing barrage of techniques. Round 5 was drawn on the score cards adding up to a numerical draw. However; the judges felt that overall Jame's techniques were just that little bit more clean and gave the decision in Jame's favour. The result is under official review as this update is being typed and a draw may well be the official decision.

Southpaw Promotions 2009 Alex fights Michael Egan from wales. Egan is a veteran of many trips to Thailand and presents Alex with a worthy challenge for the vacant WKA British Title. To be contested over 5 x 3 min rounds under full thai rules. Aidan Greenwood is making his much anticipated debut as an adult fighter on the same show if an opponent can be found. Kyle Greenwood has pulled out of his fight due to being unable to shed excess weight in time. Kyle was expected to fight for an area title matched at 60kgs.

Contender Series 2009 Alex lost out to Chris Shaw in the Quarter Finals on a narrow points decision. Congratulations to Chris for an excellent performance. The weight division did not suit Alex who would normally compete 6Kgs lighter! Thank you to is sponsors D2, Spruce workwear, Koyo (UK) Ltd, Funkys Night Club, UKCPS, Shimlas and DPC Racing.